RAGING BULL (1980) - Robert De Niro-Autographed Promotional Boxing Gloves - A pair of boxing gloves autographed by Robert De Niro, who played Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull. De Niro's portrayal of real boxer Jake LaMotta earned the actor his second Academy Award®, one of eight that the film was nominated for that year, including Best Picture.

These black leather Everlast boxing gloves of a similar style to those De Niro wore as La Motta were signed in blue ink on their padded interiors by the actor for the "Books Behind Bars" charity in 1981. The gloves were sold previously in the collector's market as film-used gloves, but upon further research, they are not the right color. It is possible, but unconfirmed, that they were used as training gloves during production. They feature white cuffs printed with the Everlast logo and white laces. Also included are three printed stills from Raging Bull. The gloves exhibit scuffing and wear to the leather, pulled threads, and staining to the laces and interior.

Additional Provenance: Printed copy of June 5, 1981 New York Times article discussing the purchase of the gloves at the charity auction, erroneously claiming the gloves were worn in the film.

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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